Asbestos Cancer Statistics

Asbestos cancer is a type of cancer that is rarely observed in people. The tumor in this cancer occurs due to constant exposure to asbestos particles. The name 'Asbestos' is derived from two different Greek words 'tilos' and 'chrysos' which mean fiber and gold respectively. This mineral helps to maintain the temperature and is well known for its inextinguishable properties. It is widely used in construction business. It is also used in various other products such as clutches, boilers, house ceiling, tiles of the floor, insulation of electric wires etc. People prone to this cancer include electricians, plumbers, laborers and people working in mines. The tumor developed due to this particle attacks the respiratory tract and causes breathing problems. This happens because the particles once inhaled cannot be exhaled. So the body tries throwing these particles out through the digestive system. This further affects the immune system of the patient. A study conducted by American Institute of Cancer Research shows that more than 18,000 people are diagnosed with this cancer every year. If this tumor gets treated at early stages, it can be successfully eliminated from our body. This is no certain age bar for the occurrence of this cancer and there are no other causes for asbestos cancer. Asbestos cancer statistics help us to understand the number of people that are diagnosed with this cancer, the number of deaths that occur due to this cancer and the age of people in whom this cancer occurs on a large basis.

Symptoms of asbestos cancer:

Nausea

Vomiting

Headache

Constant fever

Difficulty in breathing

Digestion problems

Constant fever

Weakened immune system

Diagnosis of asbestos cancer:

Diagnosis of asbestos cancer is done by conducting several blood tests, CT scan, MRI scan and other routine laboratory tests. There are several other tests which are conducted to identify the tumor and determine it's widespread. These tests include Thorascopy, Laparoscopy, Thorasenticis and biopsy. Among all these tests, Thorascopy and Laparoscopy have to be used compulsorily.

Treatment of asbestos cancer:

Asbestos cancer treatment depends upon the type of tumor and it's widespread throughout the body through the bloodstreams. Chemotherapy and radiation therapy are most recommended and widely used treatments of asbestos cancer. Other treatments of this tumor include palliative therapy, biological therapy and surgery.

Asbestos cancer statistics with respect to survival rate in developed countries:-

Country

Men

Women

United States

40 percent

37 percent

United Kingdom

38 percent

35 percent

Norway

32 percent

31.2 percent

Ireland

34.2 percent

33.5 percent

New Zealand

28 percent

27.2 percent

South Korea

31.7 percent

31 percent

Germany

33.2 percent

33 percent

Finland

36.4 percent

34.7percent

Switzerland

33.2 percent

32.9 percent

Canada

32.4 percent

31.6 percent

Belgium

37.2 percent

36.3 percent

Hong Kong

35.6 percent

34.2 percent

Spain

38 percent

37.6 percent

Denmark

32.4 percent

31.9 percent

Asbestos cancer life span with respect to the stage of cancer is explained below:

Stages

Life Span

1st Stage

40 months

2nd Stage

21 months

3rd Stage

3rd Stage

4th Stage

6 months

A survey was conducted by American Institute of research. The data was divided into number of deaths and mortality rate with respect to the states of in United States.

As far as possible asbestos cancer statistics should not be shown to a patient suffering from this statistics. Showing such data can prove to be harmful as it can often lead to discouragement.

The above mentioned asbestos cancer statistics help us to understand the data with respect to the mortality rate, survival rate and life span according to different stages of the tumor. While studying these statistics, it is also important to understand the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of the disease.